Split personality meets 'The Browns' Mar 22, 2008
Perry wants to cram the entire agenda in: deadbeat dads, the temptations of drugs, the dangers of hoop dreams, country-folk solidarity, fear of a good man. He has the will, but he still doesn't have the skill: In camerawork, editing, and story structure, "Meet the Browns" struggles to keep its head above average, and the naturalistic performances (Bassett, Fox, Gross) don't mesh with the outrageous ones (everyone else). (Boston Globe)
'Meet the Browns'? Charmed, I'm sure Mar 22, 2008
Her son Michael (Lance Gross) shows promise as a basketball player, and Brenda does everything she can to keep him out of trouble and to ensure that his hoop dreams dont prevent him from getting an education. Around the time that former pro player Harry (Rick Fox) starts sniffing around Michaels prospects, Brenda gets a letter from Georgia telling her that the father she never knew has died. (MSNBC -- News)
Hot List: 10 hoops movies Mar 21, 2008
Hoop Dreams (1994): Classic documentary that follows the dreams and disappointments - there's a lot of the latter - of two star high-school players, Arthur Agee and William Gates. Should be required viewing for any phenom. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hoop dreams as screen dreams Mar 16, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Has Academy's vote gotten too rote? Mar 3, 2008
Oscar voting procedures in nonfiction have made significant strides since 1995, when "Hoop Dreams" was omitted and the feature trophy went to a woman who happened to be chair of the docu committee. Under current chairman Michael Apted, however, the doc branch continues to struggle with ultra-low-budget entries that straddle the worlds of film and TV like no other in the Academy's purview. (Variety)
Oscars: Documentary process causes controversy Feb 22, 2008
Consider: What do "Hoop Dreams," "Crumb," "The Thin Blue Line," "Brother's Keeper," "The Celluloid Closet," "Visions of Light," "Roger "Paradise Lost," "Control Room," "Bus 174," "Hearts of Darkness," "The Five Obstructions," "Shut Up " "In ... " It wasn't just the omission of "Hoop Dreams" that irritated some Oscar watchers back in '95, when it was snubbed. It was that the film that won - "Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision" - was directed by Freida Lee Mock, who happened to be head of the... (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
High-school sports timeline Feb 10, 2008
Oct. 14, 1994 - The acclaimed documentary Hoop Dreams is released. The movie is about two high-school basketball players in Chicago who dream of playing college ball. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Can O'Neill recruit at UA? Feb 9, 2008
His recruiting efforts while at Marquette were even documented in the movie "Hoop Dreams." Later at Tennessee, O'Neill upgraded the talent after replacing Wade Houston by recruiting some of the highest ranked prospects to ever come to Tennessee in Tony Harris, Isiah Victor, C.J. Black and Charles Hathaway. Also, the five-star prospects who are currently playing at Arizona appear to enjoy playing for O'Neill and are thriving under his guidance. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
see all Berlin news Feb 7, 2008
Film Festival News, Reviews, Photos and Videos by Variety. Event kicks off with documentary for first time The Berlinale was slated to get off to a rocking start Thursday night with Martin Scorsese's Rolling Stones pic "Shine a Light," the first time in the event's 58-year history that the main competition section has kicked off with a documentary. (Variety)
Directors back distributor Cinelan Feb 7, 2008
Feb. 6, 2008, 3:15pm PT MORE FESTIVAL ARTICLES Event kicks off with documentary for first time2/6/08 6:00pm El Deseo taps Argentinean talent for projects2/6/08 6:00pm Studio shuffles execs for overseas production2/6/08 6:00pm Company's Berlin slate contains 17 titles2/6/08 6:00pm Egypt's Good News Group to produce2/6/08 6:00pm The likes of Morgan Spurlock ("Super Size Me"), Steve James ("Hoop Dreams") and Eugene Jarecki ("Why We Fight") are coming together to back Cinelan, a new film content... (Variety)
A match with Zidane scores cinematic goal Jan 31, 2008
There's the kind of personal journey that follows an athlete over the course of years or a season, as in Steve James' "Hoop Dreams" or Ward Serrill's "The Heart of the Game.". In its celebration of the human form, "Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait" walks in the hallowed footsteps of two influential Olympics documentaries - Leni Riefenstahl's controversial chronicle of the 1936 Berlin Games, "Olympiad," and Kon Ichikawa's brilliant take on the 1964 Games, "Tokyo Olympiad.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
DVD Watch: Run, don't walk, for these new releases Jan 15, 2008
Jared Leto plays him, and two key creators were part of the team behind 1994's documentary masterpiece Hoop Dreams. Without Limits1998, Warner, PG-13, $10The other Prefontaine biopic came from Personal Best's Robert Towne, and though most agreed it was better on the track, its predecessor offered a better portrayal of its subject as a sports activist. (USA Today -- Life)
'Shoot Down' to Open January 25 Jan 12, 2008
Halperin previously released such well known docs as: "HOOP DREAMS," "PARIS IS BURNING," and "TRUTH OR DARE.". "SHOOT DOWN" OPENING THEATERS Chicago Metro Area AMC South Barrington - 175 Studio Dr., South Barrington Fort Lauderdale, FL Sunrise Cinemas Las Olas 15 - 300 SW 1st Ave. Miami Metro Area Cobb Dolphin 19 - 11471 NW 12th St., Miami Cobb Miami Lakes 17 - 6711 Main St., Miami Lakes Cobb Hialeah 18 - 17355 NW 59th Ave., Miami Lakes Cobb Jupiter 18 - 201 North US HWY 1, Jupiter Cobb Merritt... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
King: O'Neill getting the job done at Arizona Dec 16, 2007
" The Wildcats couldn't have been more fortunate to land O'Neill, who has already helped Arizona sign one of the nation's top recruiting classes. O'Neill, who had a role in the movie "Hoop Dreams," is well-known for his hard and sometimes zany work when it comes to landing prospects. Legend has it that he once wore a gorilla suit to meet a player at an airport. Another time he sent 1,000 letters to a recruit in one day. O'Neill's intensity is paying off with the Wildcats' current team, too.... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
More sports fun Dec 1, 2007
Palm Beach Post - News and Classifieds for Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Hey sports fans, we need your help. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wild ride from NBL rookie to famous wookie Nov 30, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Michael Kingma training with the Sydney Kings in 2003. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ARMSTRONG: Run on documentaries Oct 20, 2007
Thirteen years after Hoop Dreams, the benchmark project in the prep scene documentary genre which earned an Academy Award nomination, there is now a proliferation of producers and directors relating coming-of-age tales to a growing audience. "There is an insatiable appetite in the media for stories and at this age, kids are not fully developed, and genuine stuff is revealed," Douglas says of Stuyvesant, which is set in the shadows of the Statue of Liberty and is made up of a general populace... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
CSTV Goes Behind The Scenes With New York City's Stuyvesant High School Football Team For Documentary Oct 4, 2007
Douglas was the Executive Producer of the multi-award winning documentary film Vietnam Long Time Coming, directed by Peter Gilbert of Hoop Dreams. While Executive Producer at Sports Illustrated Television she oversaw the development and production of the Sports Illustrated For Kids Show series on CBS, the 1996 Olympic Preview Special for NBC, Sports Illustrated's 40th Anniversary Special for NBC and the Making of the Swimsuit Specials on TNT. Douglas has also produced EMMY Award winning... (Kpmariners.com)
Pick your flicks Sep 27, 2007
"Hoop Dreams" by Steve James and crew. Just watch this movie and especially watch for what's really going on. (The Indianapolis Star -- Entertainment)
Full Story from Daily Texan Aug 25, 2007
They can study the human condition ("Hoop Dreams") and track the lives of its subjects ("21 Up"). "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters" does it all, with humor and compassion that owes a debt to its star, Steve Wiebe. (U-Wire.com)
Documentary Film 'One Heartbeat' - A sneak peek Aug 16, 2007
He hopes his film will become a classic along the lines of Hoop Dreams or Pumping Iron. His plan is to premiere the film at a major film festival this winter, and then release it theatrically around the country. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
'At The Movies With Ebert & Roeper' To Unveil Online's Largest Collection of Video-Based Movie Reviews Aug 2, 2007
"Now I am exhilarated that it is a reality, thanks to the enormous effort of digitizing something like 1,000 programs. It is always fascinating to go back and see what was being said about a film before it opened. The disagreements, between me and Siskel and Roeper, will be fun to revisit, and even more exciting will be our sense of discovery when we find something like 'Boyz N the Hood,' 'Fargo,' 'Hoop Dreams,' or 'Monster.' I may start searching around in this archive and never stop!". To help... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ebert's Web Site to Post Movie Reviews Aug 2, 2007
They can see the time Ebert said he got "worked up" when Siskel didn't send his thumb north for "Apocalypse Now" - or the time the two heaped praise on the documentary "Hoop Dreams," smiling at the memory of how the "Oscar judges turned it off after 15 minutes.". Then there is the memory of the enthusiastic thumbs-up both he and Roeper gave "Monster." If that doesn't sound like such a big deal, given that the movie earned Charlize Theron an Academy Award for best actress, Ebert said that at the... (Washington Times)
Krzyzewski brings Duke hoop dreams to life — for a price Jul 27, 2007
Krzyzewski brings Duke hoop dreams to life for a price. By JOEDY McCREARY, AP Sports Writer. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Krzyzewski Brings Duke Hoop Dreams To Life Jul 26, 2007
CSTV.com: #1 in College Sports. -- CSTV.COM FEATURES. (Mac-Sports.com)
Sickest movie countdown begins: the first 10 Jul 24, 2007
"Hoop Dreams" (1994) A contract exists between the average viewer and the fictionalized sports movie: The viewer will pay to watch it, and in return, said movie will deliver an underdog who, against all odds, will win the big game at the end of the movie with some unbelievable series of trick plays ... This isn't to say that sports movies aren't fun or good, but it's actually a testament to the awesomeness of "Hoop Dreams." Since the movie is a documentary, viewers know that the other team isn't... (The Daily Texan, TX)
Top 10 Basketball Movies Jun 26, 2007
From Hoosiers, Hoop Dreams and He Got Game to Blue Chips and Space Jam ... Hoop Dreams (1994): It doesn't get more real than Hoop Dreams, which is a documentary based on two talented young basketball players and their aspirations to reach the NBA level ... Hoop Dreams shows the hardships and challenges of these prospects. (Suite101.com)
New on DVD: 'Pan's Labyrinth' a singular experience May 18, 2007
Producers include Robert May (The Fog of War) and Hoop Dreams' Steve James (co-editor as well), so the assemblage is a pro job. The war's effect on a wife, a girlfriend and a mother isn't ignored, and the apolitical immediacy is astounding. (USA Today -- Life)
Games people play May 18, 2007
Hoop Dreams (1994): A docu-drama that follows the lives of two African-American boys Arthur Agee and William Gates (no relation to Bill Gates, of course) and their quest to become college basketball players. Space Jam (1996): Michael Jordan plays himself in this half-animation, half-live action film about a basketball game. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
This Week in Baseball to feature Rays Apr 27, 2007
"So this is kind of a mini 'Hoop Dreams' segment.". "I just knew that [they] had a camera around me," said Young, recalling his introduction to TWIB at age 14 when he attended Adolfo Camarillo High School (Calif. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Chicago in the News Apr 13, 2007
Since the film company s beginnings, it has produced more than 30 documentary films, including Hoop Dreams (1994) and social-issue documentaries such as Golub; Vietnam, Long Time Coming; and Stevie. People think of us for our films, but we re also very involved in outreach and civic engagement, said executive director Quinn, in a Thursday, March 29 Chicago Sun-Times story. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Pro-Reichle group speaks to allegations Apr 3, 2007
One mom, defending Reichle, said he was alluding to the movie "Hoop Dreams.". The six accusing families alleged that before a game with the team with which his original accuser now plays, Reichle told his players he hoped she got melanoma. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
Read more... Mar 31, 2007
Kartemquin Educational Films -- Chicago, Illinois: Started in 1966 by three University of Chicago graduates, Kartemquin Films has become internationally recognized, producing such award-winning documentaries as Hoop Dreams and The New Americans. Kartemquin envisions the documentary as a vehicle to deepen our understanding of society through everyday human drama. (PNN Online)
Dynasties are a dying breed Mar 25, 2007
on the first day of basket 00000452 ball practice EVERY YEAR, the players should have to watch the documentary Hoop Dreams. now that s a reality show. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Daring to dream BIG Mar 25, 2007
"At Hoop Dreams, they talk about not letting your circumstances define you and to dream big." Hoop Dreams ... Miss Anderson and Miss Jones are both Hoop Dreams scholarship recipients ... "When we started 10 years ago, the main focus was to raise scholarship funding to ensure that these bright kids had the resources they needed to go to college," says Susie Kay, founder of Hoop Dreams. (Washington Times)
After midnight, teens pursue hoop dreams Mar 4, 2007
Friday night basketball tournament at Bragg Hill Family Life Center draws a crowd. Date published: 3/4/2007. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
New on DVD Mar 2, 2007
Hoop Dreams (1994) gets bonus points for having done it first and with 73 extra minutes to facilitate epic scope. But you can mention this court saga with sharp story twists in the same breath. (USA Today -- Life)
BEYOND THE ARC: Plenty of Oscars to go around Feb 26, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007. CURRENT CONDITIONS:SNOW 31. (The Standard-Times, MA)
From This Old Cub’ to Hoosiers,’ who can resist sports on the big screen? Feb 18, 2007
Extra 40: Hoop Dreams ; The Natural ; Rocky ; For the Love of the Game ; Bull Durham ; Miracle ; Bad News Bears ; Jerry McGuire ; Breaking Away ; Caddyshack ; Slap Shot ; Bang the Drum Slowly ; Prefontaine ; Fast Break ; White Men Can t Jump ; The Fish that Saved Pittsburgh ; Knute Rockne, All-American ; Something for Joey ; Major League ; Angels in the Outfield ; The Longest Yard ; North Dallas Forty ; Tin Cup ; The Rookie ; Heaven Can Wait ; Glory Road ; Invincible ; Chariots of Fire ; We Are... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Even Odds: What? No Rocky? Jan 29, 2007
Hoosiers With the exception of Hoosiers and possibly Hoop Dreams, the entire category of basketball movies is beyond hope. There are dozens of basketball and basketball-related flicks that don t even deserve to have their titles listed. (Montana Standard, MT)
Hoop dreams do come true Jan 20, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007. STAFF PHOTO / NINA GREIPEL. (Herald-Tribune)
Top ten h.s. hoops movies? Jan 18, 2007
2: Hoop Dreams (1994) ... I prefer Hoop Dreams and Soul In The Hole because they are documentaries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sports Cinema: the best of Hollywood's athletic heroes, losers, Jan 5, 2007
Sports Cinema: the best of Hollywood's athletic heroes, losers. cn 2007-01-05 16:28:10. (Xinhuanet, China)
